Filip Chytil’s talent and impact that he provides is undeniable. However, it’s his overall health that always seems to be in question.
Through his tenure with the New York Rangers, Chytil suffered at least four documented concussions, including one that kept him sidelined for practically the entirety of the 2023-24 season.
Shortly after Chytil was traded from the Rangers to the Vancouver Canucks this past season, he suffered an apparent neck injury, which kept him out for the end of the year.
Chytil's primary concern going into the 2025-26 campaign is staying healthy, and he’s feeling good with just a few weeks to go before the start of training camp.
“Great, I feel great,” Chytil said. “I said it at the end of the season that I feel I was ready to go offseason. I was very happy that I finished the season with the guys on the ice for a couple of practices.
“Two weeks after I came I started to work out and skate. Now, it’s almost four months already where I’m working out and skating.”
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When speaking to Chytil, he always emphasizes that everything he does on the ice is riding on his health.
“Everything depends on my health right now,” Chytil said. “I know what I can do and I will do everything to help make our team make the playoffs again, and make it a successful season for us. But I need to focus on my health, as well.”